Graphic Designer (Contract)

Zymo Research Corporation•Tustin, CA

2d•$30 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Zymo Research is seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join its Marketing team. The role focuses on strategic visual problem-solving and creating clear, polished, brand-aligned assets that communicate the company’s scientific innovation. The designer will develop visuals for campaigns, print collateral, templates, trade show displays, and other channels, communicating with scientists, business leaders, and global partners. The position works cross-functionally with marketers, UX designers, web developers, leadership, and external production vendors. It also involves evolving brand guidelines, maintaining reusable templates, preparing production-ready files, applying feedback, identifying opportunities to improve visual storytelling, and keeping project files and approved assets organized. This is a contract position based onsite at Zymo Research Operations/HQ in Tustin, California. The estimated base compensation range is $30–$42 per hour. Zymo Research describes itself as a provider of research tools and products serving the scientific community since 1994.

Requirements

3–5 years of professional graphic design experience, ideally in an in-house or agency setting.
Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
Understanding of visual hierarchy, typography, layout design, and color theory.
Strong portfolio demonstrating multi-channel print and digital work, including campaign work and brand systems.
Experience working with production vendors and preparing press-ready files.
Familiarity with AI-driven creative tools and willingness to experiment with and optimize new technology.
Strong communication skills and ability to confidently present and defend design decisions.
Collaborative spirit and openness to feedback and iteration.
Strong attention to quality and consistency, with the ability to anticipate needs and elevate outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in biotech, life sciences, or B2B brand environments.
Photography or videography skills.
Motion design or animation experience.
Experience working in Figma or similar digital collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

Lead visual execution for campaigns, including hero graphics, product visuals, digital ads, and print collateral.
Translate complex scientific ideas into clear, professional, emotionally resonant visuals that reflect Zymo’s brand and mission.
Update and evolve brand guidelines to ensure consistency across channels and departments.
Create and maintain templates for marketing materials.
Collaborate with marketers, UX designers, web developers, and leadership to support brand consistency and strategic alignment.
Work with external vendors, including printers, mailing houses, and booth fabricators, and prepare and deliver production-ready files.
Stay current with design technologies, including AI design tools and automation, to improve workflow and output.
Accept and integrate feedback professionally and with curiosity.
Identify gaps and opportunities in visual storytelling and proactively propose solutions.
Ensure creative quality and accuracy across deliverables.
Organize and archive working files and final approved assets according to established file-naming conventions and project closeout procedures.